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Books in Energy and power

Elsevier’s Energy and Power Collection offers the latest innovations in the energy transition with a focus on content that supports and advances the reduction of CO2 emissions. The collection includes content on solar, wind, geothermal, nuclear, biofuels and bioenergy, hydrogen and fuel cells, and addresses topics such as energy storage, efficiency, management, economics, and policy, among others.

  • Biomethane

    A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Tonni Agustiono Kurniawan + 1 more
    • English
    Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is a comprehensive resource on the production, purification, and utilization of biomethane as a renewable energy source and its role in the global energy transition and decarbonization efforts. It provides an in-depth exploration of the technological, environmental, economic, and policy aspects of biomethane production, with an emphasis on producing high quality biomethane at an industrial scale. The book is divided into five sections, beginning with an overview of biomethane production from organic waste feedstocks, innovative production methods, and recent technological advancements. It covers various biogas purification techniques, including biological processes, membrane technology, and co-fermentation strategies, to enhance biomethane quality. The book also includes detailed life cycle assessments and economic evaluations to assess the sustainability and financial viability of biomethane production. Additionally, it presents global case studies and best practices, providing practical insights and lessons learned for effective implementation and scaling of biomethane technologies. Biomethane: A Sustainable Bioenergy Towards Net-Zero Emissions is an essential resource for engineers, researchers, scientists, and practitioners working on biogas and biomethane, as well as graduate and post-graduate students in academia. It will also be of interest to individuals working in climate change and those seeking a broad understanding of biomethane's role in the energy transition. This book brings together experts from across the globe, offering a unique blend of scientific, technological, legislative, and practical insights to advance the field of biomethane and support the energy transition.

  • The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Dou Lirong
    • English
    The Pathway to Carbon Neutrality for Major Oil and Gas Companies discusses the history and motivations, carbon neutrality targets and roadmaps, main measures and effectiveness of international oil companies in low-carbon development and provides a detailed introduction to the operational status of typical CCS/CCUS, wind power, solar power, and hydrogen projects in which international oil companies are involved. It also looks forward to the external situation of global climate governance and the development trends of international oil companies' carbon neutrality. Carbon neutrality is a new issue for oil companies. However, practical experience and research in this area are very limited. The book selects seven leading international oil companies in the petroleum industry and reviews the history of each company's response to climate change: analyzing current targets, policies and the possible future trends.

  • F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability

    A Pathway for the Future of Energy and Environment
    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Reza Fassihi + 1 more
    • English
    F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability: A Pathway for Future of Energy and Environment addresses the urgent global need for scientifically grounded resources on energy transition and sustainability. With climate change, carbon emissions, and geopolitical pressures shaping energy policy, this reference provides a balanced, evidence-based framework for understanding the complexities of renewable integration, fossil fuel reduction, and carbon capture technologies. The book responds to the demand for accessible yet rigorous content that empowers policymakers, industry leaders, academics, and educators to make informed decisions in the face of polarized narratives and technological uncertainty. The contents are structured into five parts, beginning with an overview of the energy landscape and its challenges. Subsequent sections provide deep analyses of non-renewable sources such as fossil fuels and nuclear energy, followed by renewable sources including solar, wind, geothermal, hydropower, and ocean energy. Emerging technologies, clean air and water solutions, energy efficiency, financial enablers, and public empowerment are explored in detail. Supplementary materials include glossaries, technical notes, fact sheets, and case studies, ensuring modularity and independent usability of chapters.F.A.C.T.S. Flexibility, Affordability, Conservation, Transition, Sustainability: A Pathway for Future of Energy and Environment benefits its audience by bridging science, economics, and policy into a cohesive narrative. It equips readers with practical strategies, comparative analyses, and global case studies, enabling them to navigate energy transition challenges with clarity. By combining accessible language with rigorous scientific review, the reference empowers professionals, educators, and decision-makers to contribute meaningfully to a sustainable energy future.

  • Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Uzair Sajjad + 2 more
    • English
    Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments addresses the critical need for energy-efficient climate control solutions in storage, industry and agriculture, amid climate change and rising energy costs. This reference explores innovative hybrid systems, including evaporative cooling, radiative cooling, desiccant systems, and renewable energy integration, to meet demands of sustainable environmental management. The book's contents encompass thermally driven desiccant dehumidification, phase change materials, solar thermal collectors, AI and IoT-based control systems, and applications in agriculture. It combines theoretical foundations, experimental methods, case studies, and practical applications, offering a holistic view of current advancements and future trends. Designed for practitioners, researchers, and graduate students, "Sustainable Hybrid Cooling and Dehumidification Strategies for Controlled Environments" provides actionable insights to enhance energy efficiency, reduce environmental impacts, and support the global energy transition. Its interdisciplinary approach and inclusion of techno-economic analyses make it an essential resource for developing sustainable climate-control solutions aligned with UN SDGs, particularly SDG 7, 9, 11, and 13.

  • Al-Driven Intelligent Optimization and Synergistic Integration of Multi-Energy Systems

    • 1st Edition
    • August 1, 2026
    • Zhuang Tian + 1 more
    • English
    Al-Driven Intelligent Optimization and Synergistic Integration of Multi-Energy Systems introduces advanced artificial intelligence methods in the operations, management, and performance of renewable energy systems, focusing on wind energy, solar energy, and hydrogen systems. The book addresses key problems such as low accuracy and efficiency in traditional wind power system modeling and control, challenges in wind energy resource prediction and intelligent scheduling, intelligent fault management of wind and hydrogen energy systems, complex scheduling and energy management challenges of multi-energy complementary systems when connected to the grid, and scheduling and reliability challenges in multi-energy system grid connection. Real-world applications and case studies are used throughout to help readers integrate academic research with practical engineering applications, to enhance energy system design and management. This latest volume in the Elsevier Wind Energy Engineering Series is of interest to all those who are interested in the integration of AI in the operation of complex energy systems, including researchers, students, faculty, engineers, practitioners, and policy makers.

  • Alkaline Fuel Cells

    Fundamentals, Design, and Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Liang An + 2 more
    • English
    Alkaline Fuel Cells: Fundamentals, Design, and Applications bridges the gap between fundamental knowledge and the practical skills needed to address real-world challenges in alkaline fuel cells. The book provides readers with the essential information needed to understand, design, and implement efficient low-temperature and high-temperature alkaline fuel cell systems. Sections introduce alkaline fuel cells, with a discussion on mass transport phenomena. Subsequent chapters delve into the mechanisms, classification, design, and challenges of alkaline hydrogen oxidation reaction catalysts and alkaline oxygen reduction reaction catalysts. The book also covers the synthesis, properties, and perspectives of anion exchange membranes for alkaline fuel cells.Further, it addresses cell design and stack engineering, performance testing and characterization techniques, and advanced theoretical modeling of alkaline fuel cells. It also explores liquid fuels and their applications in transportation and beyond. The book concludes with a global overview of market dynamics, the impact and future opportunities of government policies, and future perspectives.

  • Economic Dispatch and Generation Scheduling in Operation of Modern Power Systems

    Optimization Techniques and Real-World Applications
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • K. P. Singh Parmar + 3 more
    • English
    Economic Dispatch and Generation Scheduling in Operation of Modern Power Systems: Optimization Techniques and Real-World Applications is a comprehensive resource, bridging the gap between traditional power generation methodologies and advanced optimization techniques. Chapters review foundational principles of economic dispatch and generation scheduling, then demonstrate mathematical models, optimization techniques, and the impact of renewable energy integration. The role of cutting-edge methods such as Artificial Intelligence and machine learning in dispatch, energy storage systems and electric vehicles, and advancements in smart grid technologies are also examined.The book examines the rapid evolution of power systems, emphasizing the need for innovative approaches to address the complexities of energy supply and demand.Case studies and real-world applications are included to provide readers with insights into practical implementations and contemporary challenges in the field. This is a valuable resource for professionals, students, and researchers in energy, enhancing understanding of how to optimize energy, reduce operational costs, and improve reliability in an evolving landscape.

  • Handbook of Power-to-X Systems

    Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Francesco Liberato Cappiello + 3 more
    • English
    Handbook of Power-to-X Systems: Processes, Technologies, and Simulation Models is a comprehensive guidebook on Power-to-X technologies, leading the energy engineer from fundamental principles of these electrochemical techniques to complex practical applications for conversion and management in energy systems. This book begins with an overview of the Power-to-X background, clarifying fundamental questions of components, frameworks, uses in sustainable energy, and the history of the technology. This is followed by in-depth analysis of the essential techniques electrolysis and carbon capture, including methods of modelling and practicalities for implementation.Addit... chapters break down the role of various power-to-X processes, with Power-to-Gas, Power-to-Liquids, Power-to-Chemicals, Power-to-Heat, and Power-to-Power assessed, along with pragmatic guidance on regulatory and policy frameworks and assessments of environmental and social impacts. Finally, the book covers innovations and future technologies and provides a wealth of resources for the energy engineer to build understanding.

  • Load Frequency Control in Microgrids

    Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Yogendra Arya + 2 more
    • English
    Load Frequency Control in Microgrids: Techniques and Tools for the Energy Transition presents the intricate techniques of microgrid frequency control, with a focus on enhancing power quality and facilitating the transition to sustainable energy sources. This multidisciplinary resource equips readers with the tools and insights to implement effective load frequency control in sustainable microgrids. It delves into topics such as modeling components and systems for analysis, designing controllers, effectively utilizing energy storage systems, and addressing cybersecurity challenges specific to microgrid frequency control. Incorporating theoretical foundations, practical examples, and diverse contributor expertise, this book provides a holistic understanding of challenges and opportunities.Includ... access to Simulink models and code files for practical learning, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to advance sustainable energy systems using microgrids.

  • Biohydrogen

    Advances in Theory and Production
    • 1st Edition
    • July 1, 2026
    • Danping Jiang + 2 more
    • English
    Biohydrogen: Advances in Theory and Production is a comprehensive guide to the theory and methodology of biohydrogen production, highlighting its potential to contribute to a sustainable and eco-friendly society. The book explores the environmental advantages of biohydrogen over other energy sources and its role in reducing CO2 emissions, making it a crucial component in the transition to renewable energy. It systematically introduces the production processes, including biophotolysis, microbial electrolysis cells, photo-fermentation, dark fermentation, and combined dark-photo fermentation.Each chapter discusses a different method for biohydrogen production, covering the theory and methodology, substrate types, reactor structures, operational parameters, and net zero effects. The book also includes case studies of actual biohydrogen production projects, providing practical insights and real-world applications for each production method. Additionally, it provides an economic analysis and sustainability of biohydrogen production, comparing different methods via life cycle assessment and discussing the environmental and socio-economic risks.

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